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On occasion I would leave a small note in a staff's mailbox. These notes would say things like "Your commitment to quality care shows" "Thanks for going the extra mile today" I find these really boosted staff morale.~ Joni We make up goodie bags with gum mints body spray etc to
boost the employees:)
~ Susan-Kids In Motion Daycare/Preschool Being a Non-Conatct Director I have the ability to reward
my staff with extra planning time. Once every month I give my Group Leaders an
extra 3 hours of planning time in one day and I take their Group. They really
feel valued and refreshed after this.
.~Jodi-Long Daycare I welcome students of child development to do their internships
at our program. This is my primary source for hiring new staff as they already know the children and the program!"
.~Paula-Bright Days Child Care Center Be sure to have a specific place for staff communication and messages, we have
little cubby boxes and a wipe board for notices..~Nancee-Tiny Hearts Children's Center We send home "Read to Us" invitations. Once a month we have
a family member volunteer 15 minutes of their day to share a story or picture book. The kids love it and it helps families feel important and involved.~Kirsten-HRWS Early Care Program
I reward my staff with little treats in thier cubbies and they now have a very nice break room.~Tasha
-Eagle's Wings Preschool & Childcare Center
I sent copies of our brochure to real estate office to include in their
"Welcome Wagon" materials.~Amber B.-Teddy Bear Preschool
About once a month (although we have weekly meetings) I ask
the staff a question at the beginning of the week to respond to at that weeks's
meeting. For instance "What ideas or suggestions do you have to limit staff
stress levels? This gives the staff a feeling of involvment.
~Barbra H.-Carousel of Children
Instead of having a fancy birthday
party at the center, we suggest to parents that they can donate a book to the class in the child's honor.~Nicki Greatie
-Better Start Preschool
I put a small table with a lamp and a plush chair in our lobby. We added a few current magazines
on the table.You would be amazed how this seems to make parents feel welcome. They sometimes take a minute just to catch their breathe or to sit
and listen to their child about their day.~August J.-Beveldere Point Child Care
